http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/20/section/21Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003An Act to make provision about railways, including tramways; to make provision about transport safety; and for connected purposes.texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-05-08Expert Participation2024-03-21 Part 3 British Transport Police<Emphasis>Police Force</Emphasis>Chief Constable211The Authority shall appoint a Chief Constable of the Police Force.2An appointment under subsection (1) may be made only—awith the approval of the Secretary of State, andbin accordance with regulations under section 36.3In performing his functions the Chief Constable shall have regard to—aany relevant code of practice issued or having effect under section 48,bany relevant plan issued under section 52, andcany relevant plan issued under section 55.4The Secretary of State may make regulations about the suspension and removal of the Chief Constable.5Regulations under subsection (4)—amay apply (with or without modification) or make provision similar to a provision made by or under the Police Act 1996 (c. 16),bmay confer a function on the Secretary of State (which may include a discretionary function or a function of requiring the Authority to act),cmay permit the Secretary of State to delegate a function or to confer a function (which may include a discretionary function) on a person or group, anddmay make provision about costs.6Regulations under subsection (4) which deal with a matter addressed by a provision made by or under the Police Act 1996 may differ from that provision only so far as necessary to reflect the structure and circumstances of the Police Force.7Before making regulations under subsection (4) the Secretary of State shall consult—athe Authority,bthe Chief Constable, andcsuch other persons as he thinks fit.8In this Part “the Chief Constable” means the Chief Constable of the Police Force.S. 21 in force at 1.7.2004 by S.I. 2004/1572, art. 3(d)
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